What is the difference between various types of Chemical peels ?
There are many different formulations and strengths of peels. Superficial peels address only the top layers of skin and can be performed at any spa or salon by a licensed esthetician. Higher strength peels penetrate deeper and require nurse and/or physician oversight- but results and skin improvement will be more dramatic than with a light, skin refreshing peel. Peels may be buffered or unbuffered- a 50% unbuffered peel is stronger than a 70% buffered peel. At Renew, we perform prescription grade peels. Alpha – hydroxyl acids (AHAs) – glycolic, lactic, tartaric and various citric acids Lactic acid the natural AHA constituent of human skin. Acts as a moisturizer, exfoliant, skin lightener, pH regulator and antimicrobial agent. Tends to produce less swelling and redness compared with other acids. Glycolic Acid derived from plant sugars, or can be synthetically produced. Accelerates skin exfoliation to eliminate dead cell accumulation and stimulate new cell growth. Salicylic acid (a beta
